This area of the Greater Good website has a wealth of research-based “Practices for Educators and Parents” that support the learning and well-being of children, families and educators. A sample activity under “Practices for Staying Connected” and specifically “Helping Students Feel Connected to Each Other”
is presented below to give you an idea about how with appropriate supports a short activity can have a big impact on well-being. The activity, Wishes for the World: A Loving Kindness Activity is a very simple 15 minute activity for preschoolers and kindergartners. Students “fill” an imaginary ball with friendly wishes and “send it off” to the world. “How To Do It” and “The Research Behind It” describe the how and why of the activity. In addition, the links below are available to aid in making the activity effective and accessible to everyone. What’s more, the adaptations described can be applied to other activities and provide an opportunity for you to reflect on how you are making all of your activities inclusive.